After receiving plug-in hybrid technology earlier this year, the Compass prepares for 2021 with a mid-cycle refresh of the exterior and interior. Scheduled to be revealed next month, the compact crossover utility vehicle is “connected with freedom” according to the digital press conference’s invitation card.
The honeycomb-style mesh grille and silver-painted slot don’t provide too much of a teaser, but “connected” surely does. Jeep is likely referring to FCA Uconnect 5, the latest evolution of the automaker’s touchscreen infotainment system.
Detailed in January 2020, Uconnect 5 features over-the-air updates and displays as large as 12.3 inches in diameter. 64 gigs of flash memory and 6 gigs of RAM have also been confirmed, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
In the case of the Compass as well as the Compass 4xe, a feature called “Dynamic Range Mapping helps the driver visualize the vehicle’s range by displaying on the map how far they can drive with current fuel or charge levels.” As a brief refresher, the plug-in hybrid option is good for up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) of electric-only range from an 11.4-kWh battery and an e-motor that drives the rear wheels.
A “Grand Compass” is rumored to join the family next year with seating for seven people though it remains to be seen if Jeep can make a case for this fellow. Don’t forget that the SUV brand revealed at the Capital Markets Day 2018 that a three-row crossover is in the works, currently known under the “Low D” handle.
The Grand Compass nomenclature would mirror that of the five-seat Commander and seven-seat Grand Commander from China, two D-segment models manufactured by the GAC FCA joint venture since 2018. Both of them are positioned above the Jeep Cherokee in terms of size as well as starting price.
Expected to borrow a few styling cues from the all-new Grand Cherokee, the Compass and the rumored Grand Compass could also drop the 2.4-liter Tigershark from the U.S. specification in favor of a 1.3-liter turbo. Codenamed GSE but marketed as FireFly, the three-cylinder Global Small Engine develops as much as 180 PS (178 horsepower) and 270 Nm (199 pound-feet) of torque in European models.
Detailed in January 2020, Uconnect 5 features over-the-air updates and displays as large as 12.3 inches in diameter. 64 gigs of flash memory and 6 gigs of RAM have also been confirmed, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
In the case of the Compass as well as the Compass 4xe, a feature called “Dynamic Range Mapping helps the driver visualize the vehicle’s range by displaying on the map how far they can drive with current fuel or charge levels.” As a brief refresher, the plug-in hybrid option is good for up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) of electric-only range from an 11.4-kWh battery and an e-motor that drives the rear wheels.
A “Grand Compass” is rumored to join the family next year with seating for seven people though it remains to be seen if Jeep can make a case for this fellow. Don’t forget that the SUV brand revealed at the Capital Markets Day 2018 that a three-row crossover is in the works, currently known under the “Low D” handle.
The Grand Compass nomenclature would mirror that of the five-seat Commander and seven-seat Grand Commander from China, two D-segment models manufactured by the GAC FCA joint venture since 2018. Both of them are positioned above the Jeep Cherokee in terms of size as well as starting price.
Expected to borrow a few styling cues from the all-new Grand Cherokee, the Compass and the rumored Grand Compass could also drop the 2.4-liter Tigershark from the U.S. specification in favor of a 1.3-liter turbo. Codenamed GSE but marketed as FireFly, the three-cylinder Global Small Engine develops as much as 180 PS (178 horsepower) and 270 Nm (199 pound-feet) of torque in European models.